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Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photos by Victor Hilitski The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 8, celebrating Irish culture with colorful floats, marching bands, and festive participants. It drew thousands of spectators to downtown Elmhurst for a fun-filled family event and showcased local community spirit, Irish heritage, and lively entertainment. This year, Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry was…
Read MoreDan Gibbons Twilight Trot
Supporting Elmhurst nonprofit organizations with every step BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF The inaugural Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run benefiting four local Elmhurst organizations, will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This exciting event is a new addition to the long-standing tradition of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot,…
Read MoreCOMEDY FOR CANCER
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE H FOUNDATION In February, the H Foundation hosted Comedy for Cancer at The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove. The star-studded event featured a comedic conversation with Chelsea Handler, which was led by ABC 7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott and Ji Suk Yi, co-host of WGN’s Spotlight Chicago. Stand-up comedians Brian Hicks…
Read MoreModern Medicine
From data to diagnosis, AI is augmenting medical professionals’ training and practice by VALERIE HARDY Medical training programs and practices in Illinois are on the cutting edge when it comes to considering how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance patient care and physician functionality. For example, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Bioengineering was…
Read MoreOak Brook is Chicagoland’s Best Corporate Address
The Village of Oak Brook offers the best economic and business-friendly conditions in the Chicagoland area, and companies are taking note. Companies cite a supportive and responsive local government, no municipal property taxes, no food and beverage taxes, low hotel taxes, and a sales tax almost 3% lower than competitors. Oak Brook has also made…
Read MoreTeen Trailblazer Ava Dorsey & Ava’s Pet Palace
Some of the best ideas are inspired by small things. For Downers Grove North senior, and founder of Ava’s Pet Palace, Ava Dorsey, that small beginning was a little orange tabby cat. “I was two years old when my parents adopted Pumpkin,” said Dorsey. “He was the first animal I ever had and the inspiration…
Read MoreClearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight for Air Climb
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the American Lung Association It’s not easy having to fight for air. It’s unfair when the most basic human need—breathing—becomes a daily battle. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for tens of millions of Americans living with a variety of lung health conditions: lung and respiratory diseases, asthma, and lung…
Read More2025 Wedding Trends
Although any wedding should be unique to the happy couple, trends often sneak their way into the celebration. We’ve rounded up a list of some wedding trends to be on the lookout for during the 2025 wedding season. By Anna Hughes Elongated Diamonds For the past few years, oval diamonds have been the leading pick…
Read MoreRaising Awareness:World Diabetes Day celebrated in November
By Maureen Callahan According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults worldwide are afflicted with diabetes. November is the time of year when we pause to recognize this disease, with World Diabetes Day on November 14. Although it’s not a day to celebrate, it is a time to raise awareness of the condition…
Read MoreWhen the Person in the Mirror is No Longer You
Claudine was 49 when she started working in the public eye as a community service officer. Years of sun exposure, gravity, diet, and various other factors started to show in her appearance. One day, she glanced into her squad car mirror and realized that the person she saw on the outside no longer reflected who…
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